Core Insights - The cross-border highway bus service from Chongqing has marked a significant milestone by surpassing 10,000 trips in 2025, with a foreign trade cargo value of nearly 13.4 billion yuan, setting a new annual record for the service [1][3] Group 1: Transportation and Logistics - The cross-border highway bus service is one of the three main logistics organization methods of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, characterized by its "high efficiency, small batch, and multiple batches" advantages, complementing rail-sea and international rail transport [3] - In the first seven months of this year, the three main transportation methods through the Western Land-Sea New Corridor transported goods worth over 34 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 25% [3] - The cross-border highway bus service accounts for approximately 40% of the foreign trade cargo value transported through the three main logistics methods in Chongqing [3] Group 2: Network Development - The cross-border highway bus service has established a robust transportation network consisting of "3 directions (south, west, northwest), 12 routes, and 25 ports," effectively connecting Europe and Central Asia while covering major Southeast Asian countries [3]

Core Viewpoint - The construction of the Pinglu Canal, a major infrastructure project in Guangxi, aims to resolve the long-standing geographical constraints faced by the southwestern region of China, providing a direct waterway to the sea and significantly enhancing logistics efficiency and economic connectivity with ASEAN countries [3][4][5]. Group 1: Project Overview - The Pinglu Canal is a super project with a total investment of approximately 72.7 billion yuan and a length of 134.2 kilometers [3][21]. - As of September 21, 2025, the project has completed an investment of 59.85 billion yuan, accounting for 82.3% of the total investment, and has achieved significant progress in excavation and construction [3]. - The canal will shorten the shipping distance for goods from the southwestern region to the sea by approximately 560 kilometers, saving over 5.2 billion yuan in transportation costs annually [4][52]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The Pinglu Canal will transform the North Bay Port from a marginal port into an international hub, enhancing trade and logistics between China and ASEAN [5][54]. - The canal is expected to boost the GDP of the western land-sea new corridor by 45 billion yuan and achieve a freight volume of 95.5 million tons by 2035 [54]. - The logistics efficiency for goods exported from Chongqing will improve significantly, with transportation distance reduced by about 1,200 kilometers and time saved by approximately 13 days [53]. Group 3: Strategic Importance - The Pinglu Canal serves as a critical link in the western land-sea new corridor, fundamentally altering the logistics landscape and positioning Guangxi as a regional hub rather than a mere transit point [16][20]. - The project is seen as a key to unlocking the export potential of southwestern provinces such as Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou, which require efficient access to maritime routes [14][16]. - The canal will facilitate a shift in economic geography, allowing Guangxi to connect more effectively with both domestic and international markets [16][57]. Group 4: Historical Context - The idea of constructing a canal in Guangxi dates back over a century, with Sun Yat-sen advocating for a southern port to enhance trade routes [25][37]. - Historically, Guangxi has been shaped by canal construction, with significant projects dating back to the Qin Dynasty, highlighting the region's long-standing commitment to improving waterway connectivity [29][34]. Group 5: Technological Challenges - The construction of the Pinglu Canal involves overcoming significant engineering challenges, including managing a water level drop of 65 meters and ensuring the stability of large concrete structures [39][41]. - Innovative technologies, such as a three-level water-saving lock system and advanced concrete temperature control methods, have been implemented to address these challenges [40][42][43]. - The project utilizes large-scale dredging equipment, such as the "Tianjing" self-propelled suction dredger, to efficiently manage excavation and material transport [44].

Core Insights - The construction of the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou is progressing rapidly, with significant investments and infrastructure developments aimed at enhancing the city's logistics and transportation capabilities [1][2]. Group 1: Infrastructure Development - The Pinglu Canal project has seen a total investment of approximately 596.81 billion yuan, accounting for 82.1% of the estimated project cost [1]. - Key infrastructure includes the completion of a 300,000-ton oil terminal, a 200,000-ton navigation channel, and four automated container terminals, adding 16 berths for vessels over 10,000 tons and increasing port throughput capacity by 49.73 million tons and container capacity by 2.63 million TEUs [1]. Group 2: Trade and Logistics Expansion - The port's cargo throughput has surpassed 200 million tons, with container throughput expected to reach 6.96 million TEUs in 2024, marking a 92.4% increase since 2020 [2]. - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor has facilitated over 10,000 sea-rail intermodal trains annually, doubling the volume since 2020 and expanding coverage to 18 provinces and 163 stations [2]. Group 3: Cross-Border Trade and Investment - Qinzhou has established a cross-border logistics network with ASEAN, launching 84 container shipping routes and direct shipping services with Malaysia and Vietnam [3]. - The total foreign trade volume with ASEAN countries is projected to reach 14.69 billion yuan in 2024, a 72.9% increase year-on-year, with ASEAN investments accounting for over one-third of the city's actual foreign capital utilization since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan [2][3].

Core Viewpoint - The Hainan Free Trade Port's one-stop aircraft maintenance industry base has rapidly transformed into a significant player in global aircraft maintenance, completing over 2,300 aircraft repairs since its inception in 2022, with a projected annual output value growth from 3.7 billion yuan in 2022 to 9.16 billion yuan in 2025 [3][4][5]. Group 1: Industry Growth and Achievements - The one-stop aircraft maintenance industry base is located at Meilan Airport and handles various services including major inspections, aircraft modifications, and parts repairs [3]. - As of August 2023, the base has completed over 2,300 aircraft repairs, 270 complete aircraft paint jobs, and 58,000 aviation parts repairs [3]. - The annual output value of maintenance services has increased from 3.7 billion yuan in 2022 to 6.5 billion yuan in 2023, with forecasts of 8.2 billion yuan in 2024 and 9.16 billion yuan in 2025 [3]. Group 2: Clientele and Recognition - The base has serviced over 100 aircraft from more than 20 companies, including Qatar Airways, Philippine Airlines, and Iberia Airlines, receiving high recognition for its service quality [4]. - The maintenance base has obtained 22 aviation maintenance qualifications from 17 aviation regulatory authorities across various countries and regions, enhancing its credibility [3][4]. Group 3: Strategic Advantages - The success of the Hainan aircraft maintenance industry is attributed to favorable policies that reduce tax burdens on high-value aviation materials, thus lowering maintenance costs and time for clients [5]. - Hainan's geographical advantages position it as a crucial hub for the "Belt and Road" initiative, facilitating access to ASEAN, Japan, South Korea, and beyond, which is expected to increase demand for aircraft maintenance services [5]. - The full operation of the Hainan Free Trade Port is set to commence on December 18, 2025, which is anticipated to further enhance the frequency of aircraft operations and the density of flight routes, creating more market opportunities for the aircraft maintenance industry [5].

（通讯员 刘强 蒲红远） 2025年9月15日，中交一公局集团钦北线铁路桥改建工程跨平陆运河185米刚构连续梁拱桥——70号主墩 9号块顺利浇筑完成。钦北线铁路桥改建工程项目是西部陆海新通道（平陆）运河项目沿线跨河设施改 造工程之一，由于既有钦北线钦江桥通航净宽、净空不满足运河提级改造要求，而引起既有线改建。线 路位于广西钦州市钦北区，全线长4.138公里，是横跨平陆运河最大的涉铁桥梁工程，含3.293公里特大 桥1座，跨平陆运河185米刚构连续梁拱桥为项目控制性工程，全桥共18个节段，目前推进过半。 为保证9号块顺利的浇筑，项目建设团队制定针对性施工方案，针对挂篮施工跨平陆运河部分采取车载 泵泵送混凝土，边跨采取天泵泵送混凝土，同步均匀浇筑，加强对作业人员的安全技术交底与标准化流 程培训，严控关键工序，多措并举克服施工交叉多，营业线施工安全风险大等难题，为后续桥梁的合龙 打下坚实基础。项目全线建成后对提升平陆运河运载能力，加快广西及西南地区经济发展、促进中国一 东盟经贸合作具有重要意义。 ...

Core Insights - The construction of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor is crucial for establishing a foreign trade pattern characterized by "land-sea internal and external linkage, and east-west mutual assistance" in the context of complex international trade dynamics [1] Group 1: Growth and Volume - Since the launch of the first iron-sea intermodal train in 2017, the volume of goods transported via the Western Land-Sea New Corridor has seen a remarkable increase, reaching a cumulative total of 960,000 TEUs by the end of 2024, representing a growth of 283 times over eight years [1][2] - The annual dispatch volume of the iron-sea intermodal trains is expected to exceed 1 million TEUs for the first time by September 4, 2025, with projections indicating a total dispatch volume of over 1.3 million TEUs and total cargo volume surpassing 5 million TEUs for the entire year [1][2] Group 2: Logistics Efficiency - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor significantly reduces logistics time; for instance, goods from Chongqing that previously required 25 days to reach ASEAN via the Yangtze River can now be transported directly through the Guangxi Beibu Gulf Port [2] - The intermodal trains have gained popularity among domestic and international customers due to their economic, efficient, and convenient advantages [2] Group 3: Diversification of Cargo - The variety of goods transported via the Western Land-Sea New Corridor has expanded from over 50 types initially to 1,316 types currently, covering a wide range of products including grains, auto parts, and electronic components [5] - The corridor connects 18 provinces, 75 cities, and 163 stations in China, reaching 577 ports in 127 countries and regions globally [5] Group 4: Strategic Importance - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor is strategically positioned, linking the Silk Road Economic Belt in the north and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road in the south, thereby playing a vital role in regional coordinated development [1] - The initiative has been elevated to a national strategy, with the National Development and Reform Commission issuing a comprehensive plan in August 2019 to enhance the corridor's development [5][6] Group 5: Infrastructure Development - The National Development and Reform Commission's "14th Five-Year" plan emphasizes high-quality construction of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, focusing on improving transportation organization, logistics efficiency, and reducing costs [6] - Recent infrastructure advancements include the electrification of key railway segments and the expansion of dedicated lines to ensure comprehensive rail access to major ports [6]

值得一提的是，大会期间，中国（浙江、广西）—印度尼西亚贸易投洽谈会作为第22届中国—东盟商务 与投资峰会系列活动之一在南宁举办。"此次洽谈会吸引了160余家浙江和印尼的企业参与，现场达成9 个合作意向，涉及金额8亿元人民币。"浙江省贸促会副会长林炜介绍道，"印尼已成为浙江对外投资额 排名第一的国家。" 0:00 21世纪经济报道记者 易佳颖 实习生刘是卓 南宁报道 9月17日至21日，为期5天的第22届中国—东盟博览会在南宁举行，长三角多城踊跃参展。 "今年1-7月，南京对东盟国家投资1.67亿美元，占全市对外投资比重的25%，在东盟投资的企业家有67 家，占全市境外投资企业的25%。"江苏省委常委、南京市委书记周红波介绍道，"今年上半年，南京承 接东盟国家服务外包执行额达8.6亿美元，是在去年大增50%的基础上继续增长22%。" 在本届东博会上，江苏省不仅有独立展台，南京还首次以城市代表团身份参展，在AI专馆设置专区， 10家本土企业集中展示机器人、AI视听等领域创新成果。与此同时，南京首次举办中国—东盟开放合 作推介会，推介南京开放环境与人工智能产业。 在推介会上，周红波进一步表示，这些数据充分表明，广西 ...

近日，经国务院批准，防城港港30万吨级进港航道工程（一期）项目用海获自然资源部正式批复。项目 涉及用海面积901.5773公顷，是广西今年以来获批单个面积最大的新增用海项目。 防城港港30万吨级进港航道工程（一期）项目是国家"十四五"规划102项重大工程之一，也是西部陆海 新通道北部湾国际门户港基础设施提升三年行动计划的重点建设工程。工程起点位于防城湾外海，主要 对现有20万吨级进港航道进行拓宽、疏浚和延长，建成后可满足30万吨级散货船单向乘潮通航，并兼顾 10万吨级散货船双向通航需求，显著提升防城港港口作为西南地区大宗物资中转枢纽的能级和通航效 率。 今年以来，广西持续强化重大项目用海要素保障。自治区海洋局精准服务平陆运河、白龙核电一期、合 浦至湛江铁路等国家和区域重大战略项目，在项目用海报批过程中，落实重大项目专班服务机制，提前 介入协调生态保护红线、利益相关者等关键事项，坚持生态底线，高效推进审批流程。据初步统计，1 —8月，全区批复（出让）用海项目（含国管项目）30个、涉及面积1642.2246公顷，涉及项目投资总额 490亿元。（记者曹丽媛 通讯员杨晓佼、李曼瑶） ...

今年以来广西单个最大新增用海面积项目获批 2025年1月—8月，广西批复(出让)用海项目(含国管项目)30个、涉及面积1642.2246公顷，项目投资总额 490.2427亿元，为白龙核电一期工程、合浦至湛江铁路、平陆运河工程等项目提供精准高效服务保障， 有力推动广西北部湾经济区发展。(完) 来源：中国新闻网 编辑：熊思怡 广告等商务合作，请点击这里 本文为转载内容，授权事宜请联系原著作权人 中新网南宁9月19日电(杨晓佼 李曼瑶)9月19日，广西壮族自治区海洋局介绍，经国务院批准，防城港港 30万吨级进港航道工程(一期)项目用海面积901.5773公顷获自然资源部正式批复同意使用，这是今年以 来广西获得批复的单个最大新增用海面积项目。 防城港港30万吨级进港航道工程(一期)项目不仅是国家"十四五"规划102项重大工程，还属《西部陆海 新通道北部湾国际门户港基础设施提升三年行动计划(2023—2025年)》的重点建设工程。 该项目申请用海中涉及的航道工程起点位于防城湾外海，作为防城港港域的进港主航道，将进一步拓 宽、疏浚和延长现状20万吨级进港航道工程，用以满足30万吨级散货船单向乘潮通航并兼顾10万吨散货 ...

Core Insights - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor's iron-sea combined transport container shipments have increased from 3,382 TEUs in 2017 to 960,000 TEUs in 2024, representing a growth of 283 times over eight years [1] Summary by Categories Growth Metrics - Container shipments have surged from 3,382 TEUs in 2017 to 960,000 TEUs projected for 2024, indicating a remarkable growth trajectory [1] - The variety of goods transported via the corridor has expanded from over 50 types initially to 1,316 types currently, showcasing significant diversification in cargo [1] Geographic Reach - The corridor now serves 18 provinces (regions and municipalities) in China, covering 75 cities and 163 stations, reflecting extensive domestic connectivity [1] - It connects to 577 ports across 127 countries and regions globally, highlighting its international significance [1]